Security Officer- Resident Assistant

Position: Security Officer- Resident Assistant (3959-39) 7:00 pm- 7:00 am

Overview

Security Officer
- Resident Assistant (3959-39) 7:00 pm- 7:00 am — Hamilton County, Ohio (River City Correctional Center, 3220 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225).

Job details: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly, starting salary $17.50 per hour. Open Until Filled.

Responsibilities (Job Duties)

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to agency philosophy and humane living conditions.
• Be aware of resident treatment/habilitation plans and needs, and assist residents in working toward completion of contractual objectives.
• Respond to resident needs and conflicts in a preventative fashion to reduce volatile situations.
• Enforce Residential Program Rules and Regulations and follow reporting procedures for violations.
• Monitor resident movement following facility procedures and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Provide wake-up services during on-duty hours.
• Monitor resident curfews and record appropriately.
• May be required to conduct urinalysis according to established procedures.
• Handle crisis and emergency situations, call for assistance when needed, and document incidents per agency policy.
• Report positive or negative resident behavior incidents per reporting procedures.
• Assist in supervising Center recreational activities and resident visitation, ensuring policies are followed and documentation completed.
• Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures and document as required.
• May transport residents and facility employees/documents as requested.
• Read and record shift activities in the log book; conduct head counts, isolation checks, facility shakedowns, and resident searches.
• Monitor, identify and document all individuals entering and leaving the River City Correctional Center.
• Supervise, direct and evaluate completion of resident housekeeping assignments; ensure supplies are available and used properly.
• Adhere to the facility key control system; dispense/receive linens for residents.
• Supervise meal service, including seating and monitoring dietary restrictions; assist with serving if necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information handled in the facility.
• Remain alert during shift and communicate with on-duty personnel about any unusual situations.
• Answer facility telephone in absence of Receptionist and monitor resident business calls.
• Support and cooperate with other facility staff to meet program needs.
• On-call in case of scheduling problems or emergencies.
• Transport residents to community resources as needed.
• Enforce facility rules and schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Any combination of training and work experience indicating the listed skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Associate Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• One year of working experience in criminal justice, preferably in a correctional facility, is highly desirable.

Licensure And Certification

• Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s License.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage time and organize workload effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the community.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, train and direct the work of residents in housekeeping duties.
• Visual and hearing abilities sufficient to operate office equipment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to remain calm in tense situations and read/prepare reports.

Working Conditions

Correctional facility setting, moderate noise.

Physical Demands

Significant standing, walking, sitting, listening, and reaching; ability to recognize signs of substance abuse; ability to intervene in crisis situations.

Communications

Conveys and receives information in person and over the telephone.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries
• Government Administration

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